Wheat As a Suppressor of SCN In Double-Cropping Soybeans
As farmers start planning their wheat harvest and soybean planting, Soy Envoy Leo Rocha continues his soybean pathology series with a summary of some research projects developed at Southern Illinois University looking into the impact of wheat on the soybean cyst nematode.
Soil Fertility and Soybean Yields with Kelly Robertson
Many farmers apply all of their fertilizer before the corn crop; however, Soy Envoy Kelly Robertson recommends making a potash application before the soybean crop to achieve high yields.
Cutworm Alert for Western Illinois
With recent reports of cutworm, ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares scouting tips for these pests and thresholds for treatment.
ILSoyAdvisor Launches Crop Report Tool for Illinois Growers
Farmers across Illinois now have access to a new, easy-to-navigate crop report tool providing facts and strategic analysis of relevant agronomic information.
May Weather Update: Dry Conditions, El Niño, & More
Matt Reardon recaps one of the driest Aprils on record while looking ahead to May's forecast and the outlook for El Niño.
How Frost Affected Soybeans Throughout Illinois
Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, gives an update from two soybean fields in Illinois that were affected by frost and cold temperatures in April. She provides observations made and how planting dates and seed depth mattered in these situations.
Planting Soybeans With a Drone
Soy Envoy Matt Herman provides an update from Southern Illinois and explores the idea of planting soybeans with a drone in Richland County.
Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN): Current Management and Looking Ahead
Dr. Mandy Bish discusses soybean cyst nematode and findings from seed treatment experiments, on-farm strip trial studies, on-farm sampling efforts, and some cereal rye cover crop data. She also discusses advances in SCN-resistance breeding efforts.
Dry Soils and Soil-Applied Herbicides
While conditions during much of April were conducive for planting, these same conditions were NOT conducive for good performance of soil-residual herbicides. Read more for Dr. Aaron Hager's update.
Biologicals on Soybean: Don’t go Blind, be Bright!
The “one size fits all” use of biological products may not be the perfect fit for your fields. Join Dr. Vitor Rampazzo Favoretto to understand the different types of biologicals, what they do in the plant, and how you can tailor technology for higher quality and yields.
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